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Harvey, III., Nov. 17, 18i)2. 

 P. <S. Bartlctt, Esq., Qiiincij, 111.: 



Dear Sik— 1 have been requested by Mr. Chas. Sleet, of Pullman, to 

 write you regarding the fouling of the Calumet lliver at New Chicago, 

 just north ot here. 



The Calumet distillery which started up about three weeks ago are dis- 

 charging all their waste from the distillery, also from their cattle barns 

 where 3,500 cattle are being fed, into the river. 



It has not only become a rank nuisance already, but will surely destroy 

 the fish that are known to be there in abundance. 



I write you to give you notice of these things and to ask for informa- 

 tion as to what can be done to abate tlie nuisance and keep the river 

 free from any deposits that are sure to destroy the fish. 



This town of Harvey is growing very fast and this summer eight or ten 

 good residences have been built along the river only a stone's throw from 

 where this manure from the stables and the waste from the distillery are 

 being deposited. 



We have all been deliglited this summer to find that there were so 

 many Hsh in the stream, and it will be a great misfortune if .the stream 

 is to be fouled as it has already begun to be. 



Will be pleased to hear from you by return mail. 



A'ery truly yours, 



G. P. Waring. 



